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Can dogs get rabies from killing a rabbit?

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Rabies is contracted through the blood or saliva of another infected animal. Commonly, the illness is transmitted from bats, skunks, raccoons, rabbits, cats, and other dogs. It can even be contracted for a short period from the carcass of a dead animal.


Can a dog get sick from killing a rabbit?

It is most commonly seen in the late spring and summer. Tularemia is an uncommon infection in dogs, but dogs can be exposed if they kill or eat an infected rabbit or rodent or through insect bites.

Can dogs catch anything from rabbits?

Rabbits can also carry fleas and ticks. Not only could your dog potentially get fleas or ticks from the rabbit if he came into contact with it, but these parasites can carry two very serious bacteria: Tularemia and the plague! Tularemia is caused by a bacteria called francisella tularensis.

What does it mean when a dog kills a rabbit?

If your dog kills a baby rabbit, it's because its hunting instinct is strong and it's merely giving in to its natural behavior. While unpleasant and relatively uncommon in pets, it's quite normal for dogs to eat baby rabbits.

What happens if my dog kills and eats a rabbit?

My Dog Ate a Rabbit – What Should I Do? If your dog ate a rabbit and isn't showing any signs of illness, chances are they'll be just fine. But if you're concerned, contact your dog's vet to ask their opinion. Any signs of gastrointestinal problems like vomiting, diarrhea, or weakness will warrant a trip to the vet.

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